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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
4
The Visitation Committee for locating the insane asylum left Vinita for Guthrie. They watched the move in the game, fought over inch of ground, and maintained vigilance to secure victory on the banner they upheld.
Citizens and seekers discuss Vinita’s educational needs. A council-driven push for modern high school facilities faces delays and questions about timing, funding, and board action. Local meeting notes show urgency to elect a board and proceed with building plans to improve education and town infrastructure.
A speaker vows rapid upgrades to town facilities including a high school building, condemns deplorable school conditions seen during state travels, and warns residents to push for faster progress while not isolating other nearby communities.
Vinita triumph at Guthrie marks a major victory as lawmakers approve the site for the state insane asylum. Leaders credit a united effort, strong local press support, and key legislators like BON, Rateliff, and Pete Coyne for steering the campaign.
An image rich plea urges turning barren yards into welcoming spaces with vines, flowers, and trellises. It emphasizes front and back yard care, low cost, and easy planting to create beauty that rewards effort before summer ends, while advising restraint on ward school bonds.
Governor Hasnell signed House Bill 104 creating a county superior court for each county with population 20 000 or more in Oklahoma The new courts share district court jurisdiction to ease crowded dockets The five counties impacted Geary Pottawatomie Muskogee Logan and Pittsburg will appoint judges by the governor to serve until the next regular election after which voters elect them for four years
Township assessors are at work this week across multiple townships. Names listed include A. D. Chapin Weteb No.3 J. W. Metaor Edna Kans No.3 J. B. Miles Centratta No.4 O. W. Tyler Bluejacket No.5 H. Ries No.6 Chas Hartman Vinita No.7 D. T. Witt Vinita No.4 BV Carsolowey Vinita’ite R No.6.
Vinita school board votes to call a spring election on bonds totaling 60 thousand dollars for a high school and 4 thousand for a primary school in the Pires ward, with a plan to place a colored school in Third or Fourth ward. Election date set April 27, 1909, at the County Court building.
The Oklahoma House passed a bill creating a five member codifying commission with $400 monthly pay to revise and harmonize laws within a year. Other actions include legalization of Hooker town incorporation, reorganization of court districts, and a strict felony for supplying intoxicants to minors.
Guardianship announces private sale of Lacy Green minor’s estate in Craig County Oklahoma on March 29 1909 at 10 pm. Sale covers NE 14 of NO 14 and B12 of AW 4 of NE 14 Section 14 Township 26 North Range 21 East totaling about 10 acres. Bid by certified check one third, Addin Brown Vinita attorney.
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